Pea-harvester.



PATENTED MAY 26, 1903.I`

T. G. GORDON.

PE' HARVESTER.

APPLIOATION FILED MAB.. 5, 1903.

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T. G. GORDON.

PEA HARVESTER.

APPLIOATION FILED un. 5,'1903.

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THOMAS G. GORDON, OF OAMDEN, NORTH CAROLINA.

PEA-HARVESTER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 729,068, datedrMay 26,1903.

Application led March 5,1903.

To @ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS G. GORDON, a citizen of the United States,residing at Camden, in the county of Camden and State of North Carolina,have invented a new and useful Pea-Harvester, of which the following isa specication.

This invention relates to that class of machines which are used forharvesting peas, beans, rice, and the like; and it has special referenceto that class of pea-harvesters in which the peas are threshed orseparated from the pods and caught in a receptacle adjustably supportedfrom the frame of the machine.

The object .of my invention is to provide a device of this class whichpossesses in a high degree the requisites of simplicity of construction,durability, and efficiency in operation; and with these ends in view theinvention consists in the improved construction, arrangement, andcombination of parts,which will be hereinafter fully described, andparticularly pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a top plan view of apea-harvester constructed in accordance with the principles of myinvention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional elevation of the same.Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 3 3 in Fig. 1.Fig. 4. is a rear end View.

Corresponding parts in the several figures are indicated by similarnumerals of reference.

In the embodiment of the present form of my invention a rectangularframe 1,supported upon an axle 2, is provided near its rear end with aseat 3 and afootboard 4 for the driver. The axle is provided withspindles 5 for the transporting-wheels 6, to the outside of one of whichis clamped a sprocket-wheel 7, by means of which motion is imparted tothe driven parts of the machine.

The frame 1 supports intermediately between its front cross-bar 8 and abrace 9, which is disposed in front of the axle, a rotary shaft 10,which is mounted in boxes 11, supported upon the side beams of theframe, and which carries at one end a small sprocketwheel 12, connectedby a chain 13 with the large sprocket-wheel 7, said sprocket-wheelsbeing so proportioned that when the machine is in operation a rotarymotion at a high rate Serial No. 146 ,401. (No model.)

of speed will be imparted to the shaft 10. The latter or that portionthereof which lies between the sides of theframe is square incross-section, and extending `through said squared portion at rightangles to each other are a plurality of radiating arms or beaters 14,which are preferably set quite close together. These beaters may consistof metallic rods or wires having some degree of resiliency and at thesame time possessed of sufficient stiness and rigidity to exercise athreshing aotion upon the vines with which during the operation of themachine they come in contact.

15 designates a receptacle for the reception of the peas. box having abottom 16, which is beveled or sharpened at its front end, as indicatedat 17, sides 1S, and a rear piece 19, which is hingedly connected at itslower edge with the rear end of the bottom 16, so as to constitute ameans of discharge. Fastening means, such as hooks 2O and staples 21,may be provided for the purpose of retaining the hinged rear end or door19 in a closed position.

The receptacle 15 is suspended adj ustably by means of links 22 23 fromthe sides of the frame 1, said suspending-links being each providedwithA a plurality of perforations 24 to receive the pivotal bolts 25.The links 22 are extended upwardly to form handles 26 adjacent to theseat 3 and capable of being manipulated by the driver for the purpose ofraising or lowering the said receptacle 15 when the hulling-machine isin operation.

A curtain or covering 27, of canvas or other suitable material, isbuttoned or otherwise suitably secured to the inside of the frame abovethe receptacle 15, into which the said curtain extends to prevent thepeas or grain that are being harvested from escaping from thereceiving-box. The lower front ends of the said curtain are secured bymeans of a detachable slat 28,which is sprung into position between thesides of the box near the front end of the latter, the lower frontcorners of the curtain beinginterposed between the sides of the box, andthe ends of said slat will obviously be held securely in position insuch a manner, however, as to permit the cur-l tain to be detachedwhenever desired.

Fromthe foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawingshereto annexed,

This receptacle consists of a the operation and advantages of .myinvention will be readily understood. When the machine progresses overthe eld, a rapid r0- tary motion is imparted to the shaft 10, having thebeaters 14, which by flexibly engaging the vines will strip and tear thepods and throw the peas into the box or receptacle l5. The slat 28 willprevent the peas from rolling out in a-forward direction, and thecurtain 27 will permit them to bank up in the rear part of the box orreceptacle until a load has been accumulated, when by opening theend-gate 19 the yload may be discharged at any suitable place ofdeposit.

It is obvious that the receptacle 15 may be raised or lowered, accordingto the kind and condition of the crop thus to be operated upon; also,that either end may be tilted upwardly, as may be Vfound desirable, inorder to accomplish the best results. The somewhat sharp front edge 17of the receptacle 15 will coperate with the beaters 14 to eect thedesired end of separating the kernels or seed from the vines or stalks,and the latter will be left upon the ground, only the seeds beinggathered, as will be readily understood.

The general construction ot' my improved pea-harvester, as will be seenfrom the foregoing deseription, is one of great simplicity, and at thesame time the device Will be found to be very efcient in operation.

I desire it to be understood that I do not necessarily limit myself tothe precise structural details herein shown and described, but reservethe right to any changes, alterations, and modifications within thescope of my invention and which may be resorted to Without departingfrom the spirit or sacrificing the utility of the same.

Having thus described my invention, I claim- 1. In apeaharvesterot theclass described, the combination with a wheel supported frame having arevoluble shaft provided with radially-extending beaters, of a box orreceptacle, links connecting said receptacle adjustably with the frame,and handles extending upwardly from the rear links, whereby the verticaladjustment of said receptacle may be effected during the operation ofthe machine.

2. In a pea-harvester of the class described, the combination of awheel-supported frame, a revoluble shaft having radially-extendingbeaters, a receiving-box, links suspending said box adjustably from theframe, and a curtain connected with said frame and eX- tending into thebox.

3. In a pea-harvester of the class described, the combination with awheelsupported frame havingarevoluble shaft equipped with beaters, of areceiving-box suspended from said frame, said box being open at itsfront end, a curtain connected with said frame and extending into thebox, and a beveled slat disposed detachably between the sides near thefront edge of the box, the lower front corners of the curtain beinginterposed between the sides of the box and the ends ot' said slats.

4. In a pea-harvester of the class described, the combination of awheel-supported frame, ashaft supported revolubly on said frame andhaving radially-extending beaters, means for transmitting high-speedmotion from oneot` the transporting-wheels to said shaft, areceiving-box, links connecting said box adjustably with the sides ofthe frame, a hinged end-gate at the rear end of said box, and a curtainsecured tothe frame and depending into said box.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixedmy signature in the presence f two witnesses.

THOMAS G. GORDON.

Witnesses:

M. D. DOZIER, L. F. WRIGHT.

